joining the armed forces?

Question

im turning 30 and thinking about joining the army or usmc. is that to old ?

Answer 1

No, your age will not disqualify you

Answer 2

No actually, probably not for the army. But the army is probably pretty desperate for people right now anyways. Maybe for the marines.

You know there is a war going on? I dont know what you have education in and what you will actually be doing in the armed forces. I know the armed forces is very honorable and I respect a warrior, however right now I dont support alot of the governments actions, however that is a different discussion.

I dont know your reasons. Maybe you want to prove you can do it, maybe you want benifits, maybe you feel its your calling, or maybe you just want to kill someone (very very bad kharma).

Only you know your REAL reasons, but hear this. My uncle fought in Vietnam and as a mercenary in Rhodesia (when it existed). My cousine, retired navy, shot cruise missles at Iraq. Her husband just got out of the marines. My best friend, brother from another mother, just volunteered for Iraq. None of this has been good on mine or my moms ulcers. When one joins the armed forces they need to keep in mind the impact on their family and friends.

I dont know if it will suit your fancy, but may I suggest the Peace Corps? You still get to leave the country, see the world, and do honorable things. Except instead of blowing up a country you get to REALLY help it.

Answer 3

I'm joining the Marines. I trained with them Wednesday. You really need to be dedicated. Because when I was training with them, they don't accept "I can't" or "This is too hard." Its always "Lets do more" Just be prepared for sore muscles. I think you should look more into the RAF, get information, talk to a recruiter(don't let him sweep you off your feet lol) ask him to tell you the positive and negative of joining(hopefully by this time, no matter what he says you'll still want to join. Thats how I am. My recruiter is pretty honest.) Good luck, and I hope and pray everything works accordingly to plan for you.

Answer 4

Don’t listen to speculation…contact your local USMC or USA recruiter. You can ask questions without filling out any paperwork, or even telling them your name. Go check out usmc.mil for the Corps info.

Just be prepared to take orders from younger folks. I remember having a 30 year old under my command when I was 21, and he was one of the best Marines that I ever worked with. It was a bit weird for me at first, but I addressed the age difference via an offline conversation with him right off the bat. He understood and applied the in house policies. I actually asked him for guidance on multiple occasions and valued his ‘life’ experience in certain situations. Good luck.

Answer 5

Have you considered the United States Coast Guard? Take a look at www.uscg.mil. You aren't too old to join. Also, take a look at www.military.com. Go to the right top corner and you'll see a listing, Join the Military. It has some very useful information, including 10 Steps to Joining (which looks very helpful), Comparing services, and to go Enlisted or Officer, just to name a few.

Answer 6

If you want to do it, I say do it. You're not too old, and they always appreciate the "older and wiser" people, instead of the dumb kids they get in rotation all the time. And if you have some college behind you already, you'll go in as a higher rank, and maybe even get more pay.
And if you don't want to sign your entire life away, try the National Gaurd, where you only have to do a weekend a month and 2 weeks a year!

Answer 7

Here you might need this.
Military Code of Conduct

US Marine Corps Rules:

1. Be courteous to everyone, friendly to no one.
2. Decide to be aggressive enough, quickly enough.
3. Have a plan.
4. Have a back-up plan, because the first one probably won't work.
5. Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everyone you meet.
6. Do not attend a gunfight with a handgun whose caliber does not start with a ".4 or 9"
7. Anything worth shooting is worth shooting twice. Ammo is cheap. Life is expensive.
8. Move away from your attacker. Distance is your friend. (Lateral & diagonal preferred.)
9. Use cover or concealment as much as possible.
10. Flank your adversary when possible. Protect yours.
11. Always cheat; always win. The only unfair fight is the one you lose.
12. In ten years nobody will remember the details of caliber, stance, or tactics. They will only remember who lived.
13. If you are not shooting, you should be communicating your intention to shoot.
14. Come home a conquering warrior.

Navy SEALS Rules:

1. Look very cool in sunglasses.
2. Kill every living thing within view.
3. Adjust Speedo.
4. Check hair in mirror.
5. Come home a conquering warrior.

US Army Rangers Rules:

1. Walk in 50 miles wearing 75 pound rucksack while starving.
2. Locate individuals requiring killing.
3. Request permission via radio from "Higher" to perform killing.
4. Curse bitterly when mission is aborted.
5. Walk out 50 miles wearing a 75 pound rucksack while starving.
6. Come home a conquering warrior.

US Army Rules:

1. Select a new beret to wear.
2. Sew patches on right shoulder.
3. Change the color of beret you decide to wear.
4. Come home a conquering warrior.

US Air Force Rules:

1. Have a cocktail.
2. Adjust temperature on air-conditioner.
3. See what's on HBO.
4. Ask "what is a gunfight?"
5. Request more funding from Congress with a "killer" Power Point presentation.
6. Wine & dine 'key' Congressmen, invite DOD & defense industry executives.
7. Receive funding, set up new command and assemble assets.
8. Declare the assets "strategic" and never deploy them operationally.
9. Hurry to make 1345 tee-time.
10. Come home a conquering warrior.

US Navy Rules:

1. Go to Sea.
2. Drink Coffee.
3. Watch porn.
4. Deploy the Marines.
5. Do something you can never tell anyone else in the next port.
6. Come home a conquering warrior.

Answer 8

For the marines you might be too old, but I think the army would still take you. Just dont join the navy. I was discharged from the navy about 3 weeks ago for a heel spurr and they screwed me over royally. While I was waiting to be discharged (it took 2 weeks) I found out my mom had lung cancer and even after they got a red cross letter confirming it, they told me that because my mother wasnt terminally ill (apparently they dont think cancer qualifies as terminally ill....)
that they werent going to rush me through. PLEASE dont go through the navy.

Answer 9

It might be too old for the marines (by regulation). I've known people older than that going through initial training in the army. Just don't be one of those people who complains about having to take orders from people younger than him.

Answer 10

I believe the age cut-off for the Army is now at 42. I'm not sure about the other branches.

Answer 11

The Army need people to fill their recruiting quotas and they will take you if you can pass all the entry requirements.

Army basic Tng is 8 weeks
Marine basic tng is 12 weeks of he**.